As we prepare for Week 16 of the 2023 NFL Season, we enter the most critical period of the season. Many fantasy managers will face some serious roster decisions this week. For managers who lost players to injury in Week 15, this may be their only chance to stay afloat. So, look at my Fantasy Football 2023: Week 16 IDP Waiver Wire Targets.
* I will use ESPN Fantasy Football Rostership & for this Week 16 Waiver Wire article. I will also attempt to give several options for varying league sizes at each position. The dollar value next to the player’s name is the desired amount of FAAB with a $100 budget.
Defensive Linemen
Jonathan Greenard, Houston Texans
Week 16 Opponent: Cleveland Browns, Rostership:5%
Shallow League Options (25 to 50% Rostership): Danielle Hunter, MIN (48% rostered). Trey Hendrickson, CIN (26% rostered). Deforest Buckner, IND (35% rostered).
Deeper League Options (10 to 25% Rostership): Montez Sweat, CHI (14% rostered). Daron Payne, WSH (75% rostered). Samson Ebukam, IND (11% rostered).
Dart Throw Options (Less than 10% Rostership): Jonathan Greenard, HOU (5% rostered). Malcolm Koonce, LV (0% rostered). Denico Autry, TEN (3% rostered).
Linebackers
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Cleveland Browns
Week 16 Opponent: Houston Texans, Rostership: 16%
Shallow League Options (25 to 50% Rostership): Tremaine Edmunds, CHI (30% rostered). Eric Kendricks, LAC (29% rostered). Alex Anzalone, DET 929% rostered).
Deeper League Options (10 to 25% Rostership): Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, CLE (16% rostered). Demario Davis, NO (14% rostered). Azeez Al-Shaair, TEN (22% rostered).
Dart Throw Options (Less than 10% Rostership): DJ Wonnum, MIN (4% rostered). EJ Speed, IN (2% rostered). Damone Clark, DAL (7% rostered).
Defensive Backs
Ifeatu Melifonwu, Detroit Lions
Week 16 Opponent: Minnesota Vikings, Rostership: 1%
Shallow League Options (25 to 50% Rostership): Antoine Winfield, TB (47% rostered). Jessie Bates, ATL (37% rostered). Camryn Bynum, MIN (21% rostered).
Deeper League Options (10 to 25% Rostership): Jason Pinnock, NYG (19% rostered). Julian Blackmon, IN (13% rostered). Jonathan Owens, GB (11% rostered).
Dart Throw Options (Less than 10% Rostership): Ifeatu Melifonwu, DET (1% rostered). Charvarius Ward, SF (5% rostered). Desmond King, HOU (1% rostered).
If you liked these IDP waiver wire targets for Week 16. Head over to our rankings page for a full breakdown.
